Rhubarb Red or Ruby Red Swiss Chard, Organic,

The Seed Savers Exchange - A member of the beet family grown for its edible leaves and stalks. Deep crimson stalks and leaf veins contrast beautifully with dark green heavily crumpled leaves. Ornamental and delicious, excellent in soups and stews. 50-60 days.

Characteristics: 

• Organic
• Tender leaves
• Dark red veins and stalks
• Ornamental and delicious
• Can be grown in containers
• 100 seeds per packet 

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in early spring when the soil temperature is at least 50°F. Can also be started indoors 5-6 weeks before transplanting out. Grows best in full sun but tolerates partial shade. Swiss chard withstands light frost.

Plant 4" apart

Plant 1/2" Deep

Plant Rows 20-24" apart (or can be grown closer if you like the leaves smaller and harvest for salads vs cooking - we start out at 10" spacing for late spring leaves to munch on then pull up every other one to grow them larger)

Thin 12" Apart

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